Research Engineer in Biotechnology and Microbial Ecology

IMT Mines Ales; France; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious engineering school in France is seeking a full-time Ecology Researcher. The successful candidate will implement experimental solutions in biotechnology and manage scientific resources. Applicants should have a doctorate and skills in microbiology and biotechnology. Opportunities for research, teaching, and involvement in projects supporting startups are available.

Prestations

Generous leave allowances

75% coverage of public transport costs

Sustainable mobility allowance for carpooling or cycling trips

Stimulating innovation ecosystem

Ideal environment for outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree with 8 years of higher education and solid experience.
• Experience abroad and/or in a company is a positive factor.

Responsabilités

• Define and develop experimental protocols.
• Manage scientific equipment and biological waste.
• Support research projects and training.

Connaissances

Skills in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and microbial ecology

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Formation

Doctorate degree

Outils

Labview

Description du poste

Organisation/Company IMT Mines Ales Department Human Ressources Department Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 2 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The school's mission: "Through its membership in IMT and its strong regional roots, IMT Mines Alès offers its students the best opportunities to reach their full potential and become responsible contributors to national development while preserving the planet’s resources." The values that drive us: boldness, commitment, sharing, and excellence.

Founded more than 180 years ago, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1,400 students, including about 250 international students and 380 staff members. It has two campuses in Alès and also operates sites in Montpellier and Pau. Its students are generalist and specialist engineers (including through apprenticeship programs), doctoral students, and master's or specialized master's students. It welcomes more than 500 trainees in continuing professional education.

IMT Mines Alès is a prestigious grande école ranked among the best engineering schools nationally and internationally. The school has three high-level research and teaching centers , which work in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), the environment and risks (CREER), and artificial intelligence and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). These entities bring together around 85 permanent teacher-researchers (half of whom are HDR), 40 research support staff, and 100 doctoral and post-doctoral students, who produce more than 130 A-ranked publications and €3 million in research contracts each year, a third of which are direct contracts with companies. These research staff contribute to six research units, including four joint research units (UMR). IMT Mines Alès is accredited to award doctoral degrees in four doctoral schools.

Centre for Research and Teaching in Environment and Risk (CREER)

Within the IMT Mines Alès School, CREER conducts teaching, research and development activities in the fields of industrial environment and risk.

It brings together a dedicated research unit, GARANCe (Management of Industrial Activities and Risks to Anticipate Future Changes), and a research team, \"Water Resources and Territories\" (ERT), whose members are affiliated with the HydroSciences Montpellier Joint Research Unit for their research activities. The CREER Centre also has two teaching departments (\"Environment, Energy and Risks\" and \"Subsurface Engineering and Mineral Resource Exploitation\") and four technology platforms (DOREE, PAQMAN, SIMULCRISE and SPARK).

The successful candidate will focus on implementing technical and experimental solutions for research projects in the field of biotechnology using microbial ecology tools and concepts. More specifically, their main activities will consist of:

• Defining, developing, testing and formalising experimental protocols.
• Developing, fine-tuning and operating experimental devices, analysing metrological constraints and designing or upgrading experimental devices.
• Drafting technical, safety and design specifications for experimental devices.
• Contributing to the performance of tests and the implementation of associated metrological resources.
• Perform and validate data analysis, processing, and interpretation, processing and interpretation, and validate the results.
• Manage the financial resources associated with outsourced analyses.

The successful candidate will be required to provide support to the biology laboratory:

• Manage scientific equipment (maintenance, calibration) and consumables.
• Organise the layout of spaces and equipment.
• Manage biological waste.
• Provide training on biological risks.

The successful candidate will be able to get involved in research projects or thesis work by contributing scientifically to these activities. They will participate in various research topics in order to advance expertise in research areas, including writing publications and participating in national and international conferences.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in teaching assignments within the IMT.

In terms of supervisory activities, the successful candidate will be able to participate in research and the supervision of field assignments as part of the action-based teaching approach developed by the school, as well as tutoring students and employees (apprentices).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in other teaching assignments within the I2ER department, such as \"Research and Development\" assignments, monitoring 2A and PFE (End-of-Study Projects) internships, and participating in various student assessment panels.

Finally, the successful candidate will be able to participate, within their field of scientific and technical expertise, in initiatives designed to support companies or the school's incubator in order to promote the creation of spin-offs and the development of technology companies.

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

• Skills in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and microbial ecology
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Skills, knowledge and experience appreciated:

• Knowledge in the following areas: agro-materials, plant biology and environmental chemistry
• Knowledge of data acquisition (Labview, etc.)
• One or more experiences abroad and/or in a company would be a positive differentiating factor

Behavioural and interpersonal skills

• Autonomy
• Commitment
• Teamwork
• Ability to lead training sessions, research or collaborative projects
• Rigour
• Initiative
• Organisational skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary subjects

Minimum level of education and/or experience required:

• Doctoratedegreewith 8 years of higher education and solid experience

Benefits

• Generous leave allowances
• 75% coverage of public transport costs
• Sustainable mobility allowance for carpooling or cycling trips
• A stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, businesses…)
• Ideal environment to pursue your passions (sea/mountains nearby)

Eligibility criteria

The position offered by IMT Mines Alès is a 24-month fixed-term, full-time contract under public law, governed by the provisions of the Institut Mines-Télécom management framework, profession R, Research and Development Engineer, category II.

Salary

to be determined based on profile and experience.

Selection process

Provisional date for the selection panel: 12/12/2025